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  "iapd_url": "https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/298203",
  "city_as_filed": "FOSTER CITY",
  "url": "https://advisorcensus.com/firm/knuff-and-company-llc-foster-city-ca-298203",
  "display_name": "Knuff & Company LLC",
  "summary": "Knuff & Company LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm in Foster City, CA, registered since 2018, reporting $100 million to $500 million in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 26, 2026.",
  "citation": "AdvisorCensus. Knuff & Company LLC (CRD 298203): Form ADV filing data as of October 2026.",
  "registration_type_label": "SEC-registered investment adviser",
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    "A percentage of assets under your management",
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    "Portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies)",
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    {
      "q": "How is Knuff & Company LLC compensated?",
      "a": "On its Form ADV (Item 5.E, October 2026), Knuff & Company LLC reports these compensation arrangements: a percentage of assets under its management; performance-based fees."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Knuff & Company LLC charge?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 26, 2026 states: Up to $5,000,000: 1% a year; $5,000,000 to $10,000,000: 0.75% a year; Above $10,000,000: 0.5% a year. Fees can differ by service and may be negotiable; the brochure is the complete statement."
    },
    {
      "q": "Where is Knuff & Company LLC located?",
      "a": "Knuff & Company LLC's principal office is in Foster City, CA, according to its Form ADV."
    },
    {
      "q": "Is Knuff & Company LLC registered with the SEC or a state?",
      "a": "Knuff & Company LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisory firm, registered since 2018. Status as filed: Approved. CRD 298203."
    },
    {
      "q": "How much does Knuff & Company LLC manage?",
      "a": "Knuff & Company LLC reports $393,879,421 in regulatory assets under management in its Form ADV filing dated March 26, 2026 (100% discretionary)."
    },
    {
      "q": "How have Knuff & Company LLC's assets and staff changed since 2021?",
      "a": "In the Form ADV data for Knuff & Company LLC: Regulatory assets under management: $271,354,155 in the October 2021 data and $393,879,421 in the October 2026 data, up 45%. Total employees: 3 in October 2021 and 4 in October 2026. Assets under management move with markets as well as with clients coming and going."
    },
    {
      "q": "What types of clients does Knuff & Company LLC serve?",
      "a": "By number of clients on Form ADV Item 5.D: high net worth individuals (28); pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies and business development companies) (1)."
    },
    {
      "q": "Which custodians does Knuff & Company LLC use?",
      "a": "Knuff & Company LLC's most recent Form ADV filing (Schedule D, Section 5.K(3)) lists Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. as a custodian holding 10% or more of its separately managed account assets."
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Knuff & Company LLC report any disciplinary disclosures?",
      "a": "Reports no disclosure items on Form ADV Item 11. The detail of any item is on the firm's SEC record: https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/298203"
    },
    {
      "q": "Does Knuff & Company LLC state an account minimum?",
      "a": "Its Form ADV Part 2A brochure dated March 26, 2026 says: \"The required minimum initial account balance for a UMA Client or a Fund investor is two million dollars ($2,000,000). In certain circumstances, we will waive the minimum initial account balance in our sole and absolute discretion.\""
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    {
      "q": "What changed in Knuff & Company LLC's recent Form ADV filings?",
      "a": "In the April 2026 filing data: Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
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      "period": "2026-04-01",
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        "Updated its list of owners and control persons (Schedule A)."
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      "period": "2025-12-01",
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        "Employees performing advisory functions went from 2 to 3."
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          "For a UMA Client receiving wealth planning and portfolio management services, the annual management fee is assessed quarterly in arrears, based on the total market value of the account according to the following schedule:",
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